Ballet meets folk
A conversation with Debbie Norris, founder and artistic director of Ballet Folk, whose The Tears of Jenny Greenteeth is on in London on February 2
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Brilliant, high-intensity theatre: Ruination by Lost Dog
Ben Duke has found a sweet spot to set his trial of Medea. The kingdom of Hades, across the River Styx but not yet in Elysium, is just right
English National Ballet announces Aaron S. Watkin as new Artistic Director
Watkins’ appointment as ENB’s 11th artistic director sees him return to the company, having previously danced with them thirty years ago
Curtain Up! takes younger readers behind-the-scenes at the Royal Opera House
Curtain Up! packs a lot into its 40 pages… a super insight for young people (and possibly their grown-ups) into the world of ballet and opera.
A memorable evening in Hamburg: Nijinsky Gala XLVII
A long evening with some of the best dance on the planet and memorable performances
National Dance Awards 2021 nominations announced
The Royal Ballet tops the list with a total of 17 nominations, followed by English National Ballet and New Adventures (7 apiece)
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia: Snow Maiden
If Cinderella was a little short on classical steps, Snow Maiden certainly made up for it.
Russian State Ballet of Siberia: Swan Lake
Highlight was Elena Svinko’s quite outstanding Odette/Odile. Framed by the severe faces of her swans, she was a shining jewel and quite sublime
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s new Don Quixote is a sunny winner
Superb designs and a revitalised company on top form. Technical fireworks and top-notch light comedy that will delight all. A winner all-round.
Birmingham Royal Ballet 2022-2023 plans
Includes the UK premiere of Uwe Scholz’s best creations, his dramatic setting of Beethoven’s vibrant Seventh Symphony alongside world premieres and revivals
An intimate delve into Soho’s underbelly: Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell
The world of showbiz falls away and the dancers present the fragmented tales that lurk in Soho’s underbelly